Geographic searching for ecological studies: a new frontier

Karl, Jason W.; Gillan, Jeffrey K.

doi:10.1016/j.tree.2013.05.001

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“…The context is global.-Perhaps the most fundamental challenge in understanding the anthroecological context of observations is poor reporting of their global geographic context, which is widespread in ecological publications (Martin et al 2012, Dornelas et al 2013, Karl et al 2013. Given the free availability of powerful geographic tools, such as Google Earth, there is no excuse for all ecological observations not to be described geographically, not just in the general terms of a nearby point location, but precisely, using a polygon outlining the extent of each observation unit for which data are reported (Kwan 2012, Karl et al 2013.…”

Section: Ecological Science In An Anthropogenic Biospherementioning

confidence: 99%

“…Given the free availability of powerful geographic tools, such as Google Earth, there is no excuse for all ecological observations not to be described geographically, not just in the general terms of a nearby point location, but precisely, using a polygon outlining the extent of each observation unit for which data are reported (Kwan 2012, Karl et al 2013. By linking all ecological observations with their precise geographic context, the global and local patterns, processes, and dynamics of sociocultural niche construction may be connected with these observations at a later time.…”

Section: Ecological Science In An Anthropogenic Biospherementioning

confidence: 99%

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Ecology in an anthropogenic biosphere

Ellis

2015

Ecological Monographs

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Abstract. Humans, unlike any other multicellular species in Earth's history, have emerged as a global force that is transforming the ecology of an entire planet. It is no longer possible to understand, predict, or successfully manage ecological pattern, process, or change without understanding why and how humans reshape these over the long term. Here, a general causal theory is presented to explain why human societies gained the capacity to globally alter the patterns, processes, and dynamics of ecology and how these anthropogenic alterations unfold over time and space as societies themselves change over human generational time. Building on existing theories of ecosystem engineering, niche construction, inclusive inheritance, cultural evolution, ultrasociality, and social change, this theory of anthroecological change holds that sociocultural evolution of subsistence regimes based on ecosystem engineering, social specialization, and non-kin exchange, or ''sociocultural niche construction,'' is the main cause of both the long-term upscaling of human societies and their unprecedented transformation of the biosphere. Human sociocultural niche construction can explain, where classic ecological theory cannot, the sustained transformative effects of human societies on biogeography, ecological succession, ecosystem processes, and the ecological patterns and processes of landscapes, biomes, and the biosphere. Anthroecology theory generates empirically testable hypotheses on the forms and trajectories of long-term anthropogenic ecological change that have significant theoretical and practical implications across the subdisciplines of ecology and conservation. Though still at an early stage of development, anthroecology theory aligns with and integrates established theoretical frameworks including social-ecological systems, social metabolism, countryside biogeography, novel ecosystems, and anthromes. The ''fluxes of nature'' are fast becoming ''cultures of nature.'' To investigate, understand, and address the ultimate causes of anthropogenic ecological change, not just the consequences, human sociocultural processes must become as much a part of ecological theory and practice as biological and geophysical processes are now. Strategies for achieving this goal and for advancing ecological science and conservation in an increasingly anthropogenic biosphere are presented.

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Section: Ecological Science In An Anthropogenic Biospherementioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Ecological Science In An Anthropogenic Biospherementioning

confidence: 99%

Ecology in an anthropogenic biosphere

Ellis

2015

Ecological Monographs

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“…Similar algorithms are applied in JournalMap (http://www.journalmap.org; Karl et al. ) for scientific literature searches. This will allow the most relevant knowledge and information to be shared both locally and globally, in near‐real time.…”

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The land‐potential knowledge system (landpks): mobile apps and collaboration for optimizing climate change investments

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Ecosyst Health Sustain

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Massive investments in climate change mitigation and adaptation are projected during coming decades. Many of these investments will seek to modify how land is managed. The return on both types of investments can be increased through an understanding of land potential: the potential of the land to support primary production and ecosystem services, and its resilience. A Land‐Potential Knowledge System (LandPKS) is being developed and implemented to provide individual users with point‐based estimates of land potential based on the integration of simple, geo‐tagged user inputs with cloud‐based information and knowledge. This system will rely on mobile phones for knowledge and information exchange, and use cloud computing to integrate, interpret, and access relevant knowledge and information, including local knowledge about land with similar potential. The system will initially provide management options based on long‐term land potential, which depends on climate, topography, and relatively static soil properties, such as soil texture, depth, and mineralogy. Future modules will provide more specific management information based on the status of relatively dynamic soil properties such as organic matter and nutrient content, and of weather. The paper includes a discussion of how this system can be used to help distinguish between meteorological and edaphic drought.

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“…For these technological developments to transform land‐management decision making, information and knowledge of dryland dynamics must be discoverable (ie easily found through searches) and available for use in novel applications (Peters 2010; Karl et al . 2013a).…”

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“…2013). Most systems for identifying and sharing ecologically relevant knowledge remain in their infancy (eg Karl et al . 2013a).…”

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Emerging technological and cultural shifts advancing drylands research and management

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Karl

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Frontiers in Ecol & Environ

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Managing drylands for varied uses under escalating human demand is becoming increasingly complicated (MA 2005;Hochstrasser et al. 2012). Over the past century, drylands research has expanded both temporally and spatially in scope, allowing scientists and land managers to gain a better understanding of ecosystem dynamics at scales relevant to management (Bestelmeyer et al. 2011; Mueller et al. 2012). As a result, we now understand, for example, that the best practices for drylands management must include information about human factors such as legacy land uses affecting community structure and ecosystem services, as well as details regarding extreme climate conditions and resistance to management practices (Foster et al. 2003;Collins et al. 2014;Standish et al. 2014).The urgent need to stem further degradation and desertification in dryland ecosystems has been the underlying motivation for developing stronger linkages between research and management, but there remains a gap between the scales and directions of drylands research and the information needs of decision makers (Herrick and Sarukhan 2007;Sayre et al. 2012). Optimized management strategies require not only a mechanistic understanding of dryland ecosystem dynamics and their crossscale biophysical interactions (Peters et al. 2007), but also research and application at appropriate spatial and temporal scales (Peters et al. 2004;Karl and Maurer 2010). Still, there must be tighter connections between research, management, and knowledge; Yahdjian et al. (2015), for instance, note that the need to meet changing demands for ecosystem services intensifies the need to integrate relevant local knowledge and real-time landscape monitoring.Here we highlight several important technological and cultural advances that may transform drylands research and improve the links between research, management, and knowledge in dryland landscapes. We begin with a discussion about how new data collection, management, and analytical techniques that integrate large, disparate datasets will be pivotal in improving decision making for sustainable resource management. Second, we highlight several cultural advances that promote interactive environments for sharing, exploring, and using data. We envi- In a nutshell: SHIFTING PARADIGMS IN DRYLANDS Emerging technological and cultural shifts advancing drylands research and management Dawn• Those conducting research and making decisions to support the sustainable management of dryland ecosystem services face many challenges • The field is approaching technological and cultural "tipping points" that will expedite research and allow results to be shared openly and by different means • Ecologists are poised to simultaneously develop both arenasthe technological and the cultural -and merge them in ways that allow for rapid, dynamic cycling of information between research and management communities • Success will be achieved by collaborating more broadly across disciplines; adopting open practices regarding data collection, curation, and sharing;...

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Geographic searching for ecological studies: a new frontier

Cited by 14 publications

References 10 publications

Ecology in an anthropogenic biosphere

Ecology in an anthropogenic biosphere

The land‐potential knowledge system (landpks): mobile apps and collaboration for optimizing climate change investments

Emerging technological and cultural shifts advancing drylands research and management

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